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Menstrual leave: Karnatakas is very progressive policy, govt tells HC
Karnataka government has defended its new menstrual leave policy in the high court. The policy grants women one day of paid leave per month. The government stated it was introduced after thorough study to ensure humane working conditions. Several companies have challenged the policy. The court will hear the matter further in January. The government intends to implement the policy.
Skyrocketing egg prices burn teachers pockets to fuel midday meals in Karnataka
Skyrocketing prices of eggs are not just burning a hole in the pockets of regular consumers, but also teachers, who are paying from their own pockets to ensure its presence in midday meals
Police arrest leaders to prevent job aspirants protest; action condemned
The incident has led to widespread criticism, with various organisations, including AIDSO, AIDYO, AIMSS, Raita Sena Karnataka, AIKKMS, AIUTUC, and others strongly condemning the incident and terming it a murder of the democratic right to protest
Special debate on issues of North Karnataka initiated in Council
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar met with the Karnataka State Cricket Association president. A decision on allowing IPL matches at Chinnaswamy stadium will be made in the upcoming cabinet meeting. The government is committed to cricket and cricket fans. International cricket and IPL matches will return to Bengaluru.
Explained | What is Karnatakas new hate speech Bill?
The punishment for hate crime includes imprisonment from one to seven years, and a fine of 50,000.
The bill defines hate crime as communication of hate speech, by making, publishing or circulating or any act of promoting, propagating, inciting or abetting or attempting, such hate speech to cause disharmony
DPR underway for doubling 263 km of Konkan Railway: Minister
Konkan Railway has a total route km of 739 km from Roha in Maharashtra to Thokur in Mangaluru of Karnataka, which passes through difficult terrain of Western Ghats
Kamal Haasan: Authenticity Is a Currency That Can Never Be Demonetized
A film rooted in coastal Karnatakas folklore like Kantara can electrify the whole country. A Malayalam mystery like Drishyam, where an ordinary man outwits extraordinary power, a Telugu saga like Baahubali or Pushpa becomes everyday vocabulary for Mumbai to Malaysia, says Kamal Haasan
Karnataka's Hate Speech Bill Tabled: What It Includes And Are Private Conversations Under Scanner?
According to the draft Bill, 'Hate Speech' is broadly defined as any expression made, published, or circulated.
Karnataka Govt Tables Hate Speech Bill with Up to 10-Year Jail Term
Any biases on the grounds of religion, race, caste or community, sex, gender, sexual orientation, place of birth, residence, language, disability, or tribe have also been categorised as hate speech
CM Urges PM To Approve MSP Procurement of Toor Dal Through NAFED and NCCF
Toor Dal has been sown across approximately 16.80 lakh hectares in Karnataka
Non-bailable & 10-year jail: Karnataka govt cracks down on hate speech with new law
Karnataka government has tabled the Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill, 2025, aiming to curb dissemination of content causing disharmony. The legislation proposes stringent punishments, including imprisonment up to 7 years and fines, for hate speech and crimes. It also empowers authorities to remove such material from online platforms.
India Art Festival returns to Bengaluru with 3,000 artworks and new voices
Rajendra Patils art platform returns with contemporary works, traditional forms, and a Karnataka-inspired landscape showcase
Bill to prevent hate speech and hate crime tabled in Karnataka assembly
Belagavi: The Karnataka government on Wednesday tabled the Karnataka Hate Speech and Hate Crime (Prevention) Bill in the state Assembly. The bill has a provision for a fine of up to Rs one lakh and a jail term up to 10 years. The bill was cleared by the state cabinet on December 4. According to Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Karnataka government has tabled a new bill in the Assembly to prevent hate speech and hate crimes. The proposed legislation defines hate speech broadly, including expressions causing disharmony or ill-will based on various biases. Penalties range from fines up to Rs 1 lakh and jail terms up to 10 years for offenders.
Over 200 pedestrian deaths in Bengaluru each year; walkers make up 28% of total road deaths
Bengaluru's tech hub status belies its dangerous streets for pedestrians, with nearly 28% of road fatalities involving walkers. Preventable causes like rash driving and poor infrastructure contribute to over 200 pedestrian deaths annually, a grim trend persisting despite enforcement efforts.
Cong govt tables Hate Speech Bill in Karnataka Assembly - The News Minute
Cong govt tables Hate Speech Bill in Karnataka Assembly The News Minute
Menstrual Leave For Karnataka Girl Students Soon? New Bill With Rs 5,000 Penalty In The Works
The bill states that those who experience serious symptoms can avail this leave, while also making it clear that no doctors certificate will be required to avail it.
Siddaramaiah on Leadership Row: Will Go by High Commands Decision
Leadership tussle in Karnataka has intensified, as Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar continues to meet MLAs, including Ministers HC Mahadevappa and Satish Jarakiholi, to garner support
Karnataka NEET PG counselling 2025 second round schedule is out, with option modification open until December 19. Provisional allotment results will be declared on December 20, followed by the final list on December 22. Candidates must report to their allotted colleges by December 28, after submitting original documents at the KEA office.
As per government data, the annual average price of arecanut has remained above 40,000 per quintal during the last four years, and has not shown any significant decline
A Mineral Jackpot: Karnataka Found Gold And Lithium But Still Cannot Take Them
Deep inside these forested belts, survey teams say they have encountered unusually rich mineral deposits. In some pockets, the findings are far above anything earlier recorded.
Karnataka Clears 5-Crore Upgrade for Udupi Lighthouse Beach, Announces Grants for Kambala Events
State boosts coastal tourism with new infrastructure projects and financial support for 23 Kambala events across Dakshina Kannada and Udupi.
Bengaluru RWAs flag legal confusion, faulty handovers, and compliance gaps
Apartment association office-bearers in Bengaluru highlighted confusion over legal frameworks, incomplete builder handovers, and financial transparency issues at a recent seminar. They called for clearer government guidelines and standardized handover protocols to address governance gaps in the city's housing sector.
Greater Mysurupush: KSRTCeyesinfrastructureboost withfournew depots
According to an official, at leastsix acresof land is required for building a full-fledged depot, whiletwo acresis essential for developing a city bus terminus
Tonga ride experience in Mysuru among tourismprojects approved by Union Minister
Tourism Minister approves Ecological Experience Zoneat a cost of 18.47 crore andTonga Ride Heritage Experience Zoneat a cost of 2.71 crore
An invitation has been issued to apartment owners to participate in the interaction
Karnataka Shelves Plan To Purchase VVIP Chopper And Jet, Explores Wet Lease Options
Deputy chief minister Shivakumar emphasised that preserving the state's finances is paramount and confirmed the government would not proceed with a purchase
India witnessing reversals in civil, political rights
BENGALURU: India is witnessing very serious reversals in civil and political rights, former Amnesty International secretary-general and activist Salil Shetty said. He was speaking at a public dialogue on human rights held here on Tuesday, where speakers, including Law Commission of Karnataka Chairman Justice Ashok B Hinchigeri, pointed out widening socioeconomic inequalities and weakening accountability across state institutions. The event was organised by the Universal School of Law on the topic Why India Ranks High on GDP but Low on Human Rights? According to Justice Hinchigeri, a cause for lack of enforceability of human rights is that wealth concentration remains a defining challenge, as he noted research that the top 1% now own about 40% of Indias wealth. He identified low public spending on health and education as another fundamental factor, stressing that such expenditure is not to be treated as an expenditure but an investment into people. He identified overpopulation, deep-rooted caste and communal divisions, and corruption as additional barriers to achieving human rights. Citing the Justice Vineet Narain ruling, he said the Supreme Court has recognised the right to a corruption-free government as part of human rights. Urging for a distinction between democracy and mere electoralism, Shetty said, Despite macroeconomic growth, the state apparatus suffers from capacity deficits. He criticised the central government for data manufacturing and emphasised that the central tenet of human rights protection is accountability.
Bengaluru second in rooftop solar installations
BENGALURU: Bengaluru Urban was ranked second compared to other Indian metropolis in the installation of rooftop solar panels and the number of household benefiting from it, according to a report from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). But the state government officials say that Karnataka lags behind the target set by the central government for the installation of solar rooftop panels under the Pradhan Mantri-Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana scheme. The ministry in its response to Bangalore South MP Tejavi Suryas question in Lok Sabha stated that there are 4,984 solar roof top installations in Bengaluru Urban and 386 in Bengaluru Rural, making it a total of 5,370 installations in BESCOM limits. The MNRE also said that 11,854 households in Bengaluru Urban and 386 households in Bengaluru Rural have benefited from the scheme. Bengaluru Urban lagged behind Mumbai covering 18,223 households under the scheme with 428 installations in Mumbai and Mumbai Suburban. As per the report there are a total of 18,99,494 installations benefiting 23,79,580 households, as on November 30, 2025 in India. Of which 13,176 installations are in Bengaluru, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Chennai, benefiting 41,955 households. The central government has set a target for each state to achieve in terms of number of installations and households availing the scheme. In case of Karnataka, it is 1.02 lakh consumers by March 2027. So far, around 13,000 installations have been done in Karnataka. We are trying to meet the target. Under the scheme, the Centre gives around Rs 78,000 subsidy for installation of 3 kilowatt solar rooftop panel. To boost the scheme, many state governments are giving an additional top-up subsidy like an additional Rs 10,000 per kilo watt during installation. Karnataka offers no additional top-up as money is invested in the Gruha Jyothi scheme, sources in the energy department said. Under the scheme, individual houses can install even a 1MW rooftop panel, but the maximum limit an apartment block can install is 500 kilowatt. In Bengaluru apartments which are usually installing panels utilise the power generated for common area lighting, BESCOM officials said.
Police body wants DG&IGP to curb harassment of motorists
BENGALURU: The Karnataka State Police Complaints Authority (KSPCA) has written to Director General and Inspector General of Police (DG & IGP) M A Saleem, urging him to direct his officers and staff to stop harassing, assaulting, or using abusive language against vehicle drivers during routine checks. In the letter sent on Monday, KSPCA member Mohan Kumar Danappa said while the state police department is regarded as a disciplined force, repeated incidents of misconduct by certain officers and personnel are tarnishing its reputation. Despite multiple circulars and reminders over the years, complaints continue to surface about excesses during vehicle inspections, he noted. Several such incidents have been widely reported on social media and in mainstream media, creating a public perception that the department is anti-people, he added. The KSPCA has requested the DG & IGP to issue appropriate circulars and clear instructions to all personnel to ensure courteous behaviour towards drivers of all types of vehicles.
Youth murders friend in Karnataka's Hassan, posts video of crime scene
HASSAN: A youngster, under the influence of ganja, clobbered his friend to death with a stone on the Bengaluru-Mangaluru National Highway on Tuesday afternoon, even as passersby and local residents watched in horror. After a fight over a silly issue, Keerthi (24) of Huvinahalli Kaval village was murdered by his friend Ullas of Dodda Kanagal village in Alur taluk. What made the crime freakier was the fact that Ullas made a video of the scene of crime and uploaded it on social media, which went viral. Ullas, who is said to be addicted to ganja, was riding the bike with Keerthi when the fight broke out. Angry Ullas stopped the motorcycle on the highway and murdered Keerthi by smashing his forehead with a boulder. Ullas escaped on the same motorcycle after the incident. A police team, led by DySp Srinidhi, visited the spot with a sniffer dog and launched a manhunt for the murderer. Hassan residents alleged that the police have failed to control ganja that is coming in from neighbouring districts. Roadside canteens have turned into places where youngsters are buying ganja and also consuming it, they complained.
65 tmcft water lost to silt in dams
BENGALURU: Close to 65 tmcft of storage capacity in major reservoirs has been lost to siltation. This means that every year, 65 tmcft of water that could have been stored, is wasted across reservoirs in the Cauvery and Krishna basins. This quantity of water is nearly three times Bengalurus annual water requirement of over 22tmcft. Karnataka has 14 major reservoirs, including KR Sagar, Malaprabha, Bhadra, Harangi, Kabini, Almatti, Tungabhadra, Hemavathy and others. In an unstarred question by Congress MLA Dr Ajay Dharam Singh, Deputy CM and Water Resources Minister DK Shivakumar replied that they dont have any programme to remove silt. He said there are no specific guidelines to remove silt from reservoirs, and neither is there a coordination programme between the Central and State governments. Tungabhadra has 31.6 tmcft of silt, Narayanapura has 10.55 tmcft, Almatti 7.5 tmcft and Ghataprabha has 4.9 tmcft. Reservoirs that come under Krishna Bhagya Jal Nigam, Visvesvaraya Jal Nigam and others are surveyed by Karnataka Engineering Research Centre. The Central Water Commission had recommended a survey of silt in reservoirs once in five years. In many state reservoirs, survey was done from 2008 to 2019. Over time, as silt starts accumulating, the live storage capacity comes down and water overflows, leading to water loss. Silt accumulation is not uniform, and removing it is not economically viable. Former irrigation secretary and water expert Captain Raja Rao told TNIE that silt accumulation is a natural process which cannot be avoided. Silt accumulation in reservoirs of the Cauvery basin is less compared to Krishna basin reservoirs, because Cauvery reservoirs have forests or many trees nearby. This prevents silt entering dams, whereas near Krishna basin reservoirs, there are few trees. Also, mining is a major issue here, he explained. There is a need to grow more trees, which can prevent silt to a large extent, he added. A senior water resource department official said removing silt is a tedious process, as water has to be pumped out before silt can be removed. To dump the silt, they need acres of land, which is not available in and around dams. For this, they have to place pipes for longer distances, water has to be pumped out through these pipes. It is expensive. The Odisha government tried it in Hirakud reservoir, but failed, he said.
PSBs write-off equals twice the guarantees amount: CM
BENGALURU: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday criticised the Union government and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alleging that Public Sector Banks (PSBs) have written off Rs 6.15 lakh crore in loans over the past five years. Expressing displeasure in a post on his X account, Siddaramaiah cited data from the Union Finance ministry, saying PSBs have written off Rs 6,15,647 crore, which comes to an average of Rs 1,23,129 crore per year. This amount is more than double the annual cost of Karnatakas welfare-oriented Guarantee Schemes, he said. Karnatakas guarantee schemes cost around Rs 60,000 crore per year. The CM slammed BJP leaders who he said lecture us for supporting the common people while quietly enabling a system that writes off astronomical sums for rich corporates. He demanded that the people and nation deserve answers on how much of these write-offs belong to companies linked to PM Modis close friends. He also questioned how many beneficiaries had generously donated to the BJP through Electoral Bonds. The CM asked how much of the written-off amount from 2014-2020 had actually been recovered. Before targeting welfare programmes that empower the poor, BJP must explain why public money is being used to cushion the failures of its favourite corporate defaulters. This is not fiscal prudence. This is political patronage at the cost of the poor, Siddaramaiah alleged.
Devanahalli special agri zone, no bar on land sale
BENGALURU: The Karnataka government has declared 1,777 acres of land in Devanahalli taluk as a Permanent Special Agricultural Zone (PSAZ) and farmers need not be misled by rumours. They have the freedom to sell their land and there are no restrictions, said S Selvakumar, Principal Secretary, Department of Industries. A press release said the government has declared 1,777 acres across 13 villages in Channarayapatna hobli, Devanahalli taluk, as a PSAZ. He was reacting to reports in certain quarters claiming that farmers right to sell their land had been curtailed. Farmers here had expressed their desire to continue agriculture, and the government had responded positively. Our intention is to prevent real-estate misuse of agricultural land and stop developers from exploiting farmers. We have not stripped farmers of their right to sell land, he said. Earlier, the land near Devanahalli was earmarked for establishing an Aerospace Park. The government has withdrawn the acquisition plan and reserved the area exclusively for agriculture. As a PSAZ, it offers enhanced benefits to farmers, and may attract investment into agriculture as well. The government has assured that infrastructure for agriculture development will be provided. Farmers can benefit from high-yield seeds, cold storage facilities, organic farming, modern agricultural technologies, elimination of middlemen, improved soil and water management, direct market access, e-trading and digital marketplaces. They will also receive special tax exemptions for farms and agri-startups, and faster approvals for agri-business projects, he said.
Bagalkot opens Indias second national simulation centre for nursing education
7am phone-in programme by Bengalurus civic authorities strikes the right chord with citizens
Back with brooms & paint, volunteers restore Agara flyover in Bengaluru
Bidri artists in Bidar struggle as price of raw materials rise
Now, English teacher accused of assaulting 11-year-old student in Bengaluru
Supreme Court-mandated drive: Bengaluru logs over 3,500 stray dogs around public institutions
A nursing student's gang-rape accusation against a cab driver near Bengaluru's Sir M Visvesvaraya Terminal has been debunked. Police found CCTV footage and WhatsApp chats suggesting a consensual encounter. The student reportedly fabricated the story to conceal scratch marks from her boyfriend, admitting to the false claim during questioning. The driver maintains his innocence.
Sheraton Grand Bangalore unveils festive Sunday brunches - BW Hotelier
Sheraton Grand Bangalore unveils festive Sunday brunches BW Hotelier
BJP urges Congress govt to conduct another survey to assess crop loss in flood-hit areas of Karnataka Deccan Herald
Properties in Karnataka's unapproved layouts being considered for 'A' khata - Deccan Herald
Properties in Karnataka's unapproved layouts being considered for 'A' khata Deccan Herald
After Oz ban on social media for under-16s, experts suggest bottom-up solutions in India
After employees, students to get menstrual leave in Karnataka - Deccan Herald
After employees, students to get menstrual leave in Karnataka Deccan Herald
Grappling with the politics of division
There is renewed focus on the threat to religious harmony in Mandya
Karnataka seeks Centres support for Quantum Materials Innovation Network in Bengaluru
Im always nervous before a show, be it my first or last: Lucky Ali
Lucky Ali performs to an adoring crowd in Bengaluru, his hometown; The singer-songwriter paused the concert to help a fan propose to his partner, directing the spotlight onto the couple and serenading them a rendition of O Sanam
From grid to green: Health centres in Karnataka go solar, slash energy bills by 80%
Cook fights off chain snatcher in Bengaluru, gets him nabbed
3 deaths, 1 survivor: Tribunal orders Rs 58 lakh relief in SUV-truck crash
Time for Ktaka to rethink, reboot
Khandre seeks CID probe following attempt to grab forest land
Most rural students use AI, but dont know how it works: Study
Deepfake of Nirmala Sitharaman costs woman Rs 33 lakh in Bengaluru
Youth arrested for abetting MSc students suicide in Bengaluru south district
Round robin system for e-khatas to be shunned in Karnataka
Fight over phone use: Man held for killing woman in Ranebennur
Eight-year-old girl run over by school bus, dies
Deepa Bhasthi laments neglect of Kalyana Karnataka
Conductor dies as KKRTC bus topples near Devdurg
HCs Dharwad Bench upholds cancellation of trade license for pvt veggie market
Special court rejects bail plea of Cong MLA
Siddaramaiah Unveils World's Second Largest Khadi National Flag In Belagavi
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday unveiled the world's second-largest khadi national flag at the Suvarna Vidhana Soudha in Belagavi.
Black soldier flies may soon be used tackle Bengalurus garbage
Shivakumar pitches for bars on beaches, says it will curb illegal sales
Rs 5 lakh crore proposals, Rs 66k crore reality: Only 67 of 1.8k projects implemented
Heated debate in Council over delay in giving relief to rain-hit farmers
Karnataka HC Withdraws Its Stay Order On Menstrual Leave After Govt's Plea
Karnataka HC stayed then recalled its order on menstrual leave after Shashi Kiran Shetty cited a Supreme Court judgment. Justice Jyoti M will hear arguments on government order.
Karnataka declares 1,777 acres as special agricultural zone in Devanahalli
Government blames rain; industry blames taxes as Karnatakas beer sales drop 20%
The State sold 195.27 lakh boxes of beer up to September 2025 47.46 lakh boxes fewer than the same period last year
Fishery-based womens empowerment push in Chamarajanagar gets under way
KalaburagiBengaluru Vande Bharat to halt at Sri Sathya Sai Prasanthi Nilayam from January 1
Karnataka to deploy AI-based Smart Enforcement System in 60 high-risk locations across the State
System will automatically generate digital challans and dispatch them to offenders through their registered email IDs and mobile numbers
District administration hand in glove with illegal sand mining operators in Kalaburagi, alleges BSP
Farmers urge government to start paddy procurement at Minimum Support Price
TirupatiSainagar Shirdi weekly express flagged off
The train connects two spiritual destinations and is likely to promote religious tourism and will traverse through four States Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka and Maharashtra
Youth murdered in Hassan, accused post video clip of their act on social media
Kalaburagi sculptor Chandrashekar Shilpi conferred with National Award
Siddaramaiah writes to PM, reminding about plight of toor farmers
The Chief Minister pointed out that while the peak arrivals are expected between December-January, the Union government will open procurement centres only in February-March.
Forest Minister instructs officers to prevent deaths of wild animals by snares
BJP holds protest, says Congress pointing to Centre to cover up its failures
